Title

The revolution in political leadership in Chester county, Pennsylvania, 1765-1785

Author

Rosemary Sweeney Warden, Syracuse University

Date of Award

1979

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

History

Advisor(s)

Ralph Ketcham

Keywords

American history, Pennsylvania, American Revolution

Subject Categories

History | United States History

Abstract

This study of the Revolutionary leadership of Chester County is based on an investigation of two-hundred and twenty-five assembly members, justices of the peace, county officials, committee members, continental officers, and high militia officers (rank of major or above)...

With the exception of a few physicians and lawyers, almost all county leaders were farmers...

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Recommended Citation

Warden, Rosemary Sweeney, "The revolution in political leadership in Chester county, Pennsylvania, 1765-1785" (1979). History - Dissertations. 91.
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